On April 11, 2026, CAP and Blue Star Families Jacksonville hosted its second annual CAP Military Family Day at the Zoo in honor of the Month of the Military Child.
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21 Years of Inspiration: CAP’s Annual Celebration Reinforces Northeast Florida’s Commitment to Arts Education for All
The 21st Annual Spring for the Arts event raised more than $750,000 in support of arts education for young people of all abilities in Northeast Florida schools.
Decades of Dedication: Celebrating Five Leaders Who Shaped CAP’s Future
CAP recently honored local leaders Alan Fickling, Susan Greene, Chuck Hedrick, Marisa Martire and Darnell Smith for their transformative contributions to the organization, arts education and the Jacksonville community. Read more about their legacy of leadership.
Kristine Cherek & Kirk Larsen selected as 2026 Guardians of the Arts Award Recipients
In appreciation of their efforts to safeguard and advance the arts along the First Coast, Kristine Cherek and Kirk Larsen will receive the 2026 Guardians of the Arts award at the 21st annual Spring for the Arts on Friday, April 17, 2026.
CAP Student Showcases 2025: Celebrating a Year of Artistic Growth & Community
The 2025 slate of CAP Showcases—held in venues large and small—were some of our biggest and best ever! “If you messed up, then keep on going, no matter what. And if anything happens, you gotta continue.”
Two decades of resonance: The origins of “A Cathedral In My Heart”
Often referred to as the “CAP song,” Frances Key’s piece “A Cathedral in my Heart” has been sung by students every year at Showcase since 2005. We spoke with her about the song’s 20-year legacy.
CAP Family Day at MOSH
CAP partnered with the Museum of Science and History for the first-ever CAP Family Day at MOSH! Through activities like storytelling, acting, making music and creating visual art, local participants enjoyed an arts-integrated celebration and exploration of science, nature and the St. Johns River.






